Here’s the good news: hard water is not dangerous. In fact, those extra minerals might give you a tiny boost of calcium and magnesium in your diet. You won’t turn into a superhero, but your bones won’t hate you. The real enemy is the scale buildup and the annoyance.
So no, you don’t need to panic. You just need to decide if you’re okay with spotty glasses and squeaky-shiny hair. Some people love that squeaky feeling. To each their own, I guess.